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The Secretary of State to President Wilson
My Dear Mr. President: Here is a draft of the reply to the Mexican note of May 22d.30 I believe that it embodies the suggestions which you made to me this morning and sets forth clearly the case between us and the de facto Government.
I have not shown this draft to General Scott for the purpose of correcting any minor errors of fact in regard to the conferences at El Paso, because I thought it would be unwise to do so until it had received your approval as to substance. It was my idea after you had made such changes as you desire to submit it to him for the purpose of any corrections which might be necessary.
The note does not include reference to the two raids into American territory made during the past few days, but they can be inserted if so desired.
Faithfully yours,
- For the Mexican note, see ibid., p. 552; for the reply as sent, see ibid., p. 581.↩